For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,546 students in 49525, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 49525, MI are Knapp Forest Elementary School, West Oakview Elementary School and North Oakview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 49525 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 49525, MI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 49525, MI Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Knapp Forest Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4243 Knapp Valley Dr Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 493-8980
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 493-8980
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
West Oakview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3880 Stuyvesant Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3470
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3470
Gr: PK-4 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
North Oakview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4300 Costa Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3450
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3450
Gr: PK-4 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
North Park Montessori Academy
(Math: 30% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3375 Cheney Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2848
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2848
Gr: PK-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Kent Isd Deaf And Hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Costa Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4990
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4990
Gr: PK-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
49525, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cbot School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
864 Crahen Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2740
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2740
Gr: 12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 49525, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 49525, MI include Knapp Forest Elementary School, West Oakview Elementary School and North Oakview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 49525?
5 public preschools are located in 49525.
What is the racial composition of students in 49525?
49525 public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
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